Welcome to part 2 of 10 Reasons The Bartender Isn't Making Your Drink. If you haven't seen part 1 yet, read this first.

5. You're Standing At The Service Station
The area where the cocktail servers go to pick up their drink orders is kind of like a little oasis of calm in the maelstrom of a crazy night. It needs to be kept clear so that other patrons of the restaurant/club can get their orders delivered in the same timely manner as those of the people sitting at the bar, so stay the hell out. It’s usually defined by a metal grate built into the actual bar with some cocktail napkins, straws and pens.

4. Bad Tipper
This is a universal truth but if you're a bad tipper, then if at all possible, you'll get bad service. There is an age old maxim that if you tell the staff you'll take care of them later chances are 99.9% that you won't. Everyone in the entire world who depends on tips for a living knows this to be true. But we'll take care of you, in our own special way. There's the short pour and the reverse cowgirl which is when you pour the mixer first then a splash of booze on top of the ordered drink. It makes it taste strong but the taste is a lie. Say it with us, at least a dollar a drink.

3. You're Too Trashed Already
This should be a no brainer, but when you're drunk you can't always tell. Easy trick, if the bar staff offers you a glass of water instead of your drink, take it. It’s a polite way of temporarily cutting you off. If you can't take the hint then they may just offer you the door next.

2. You're Not Ready
This has happened to all of us and its definitely a forgivable one. Maybe it’s your first time at the bar, maybe you have performance anxiety or maybe you’re just simple. When it’s a busy night and the place is packed and you hesitate you will get skipped. It’s just the way it is. Time is money in a busy bar and the more guests the bartender can help out in as short of a time period brings more money to both the club and the bartenders. Always belly up with a clear idea. If the bar has a cool cocktail menu have a back up drink in mind for when it’s your turn. Also, don't get startled by the needy jerks behind you - no one is listening to them anyway.

1. You're a Douche bag
This is the all encompassing one and the one most cited among bartenders. If you're the kind of person that waves money at the bartenders face, whistles, cuts in line, yells "Hey, Hey, Hey" or generally encapsulates any other area of douche baggery you'll probably be ignored for someone else who doesn't smell like vinegar. Easy fix, be polite, smile and wait your turn. If you really need a drink so bad that you're willing to commit the aforementioned acts then maybe you shouldn't be drinking. The bartender will get to you, we promise.